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We are so honored to have been with Art Works for this journey. We planned as friends starting in 2015, incorporated as an organization in January 2016, purchased a facility in August of 2017, and Read more…

Cycle 1: February & March 2019 at Art Works features the work of artists with a connection to the Muslim community in MN. Our events include a comedy night and and art exhibit opening reception. Check it out!

Celebrate the win with Art Works tonight! Often, we write grants or making funding appeals, and our needs go unmet. Tonight, we celebrate this win that will put automatic door openers on some of our doors most crucial to making our spaces accessible. Now, we are in the business of finding a few extra supporters to help us add $5,000 more to finish the project up with all the door openers we need. Do you value accessibility Read more…

CALL FOR ART: All Makers, 2D, 3D, literary and performance artists are encouraged to become supporters of Art Works and apply for this exhibit. See details below for exhibit focus. “Art Works = More than Read more…

You may have noticed more things happening at Art Works lately and it’s true; we’ve been busy in the best possible way! Not only is our community growing, but we have more artists joining our Read more…

The exhibit “Mirrored Mosaics” is intended to lift up and feature the work of creative Muslim people with a connection to Minnesota. The work need not be focused on religious themes, but it may. The work need not be a commentary in any way of your experience as it directly relates to being Muslim, but it may. The work need not be political, but it may. Faith is a defining force for many people, but it is certainly not the only defining force. Submit art that speaks your truth, and it will make an amazing exhibit that highlights the unique perspectives of being Muslim while revealing universal commonalities beyond cultural, faith and geographic influences.

Two days ago, Wanda and I had meeting with Jon. Jon works for VSA Minnesota, The State Organization on Arts and Disability. We met for an hour, touring Art Works and chatting about developing access Read more…

Art Works Eagan has acquired the former Fire Administration Building at 3795 Pilot Knob Road. Art Works Eagan has a home today because of you, our supporters, and the leadership, generosity, and volunteerism of the Read more…